Victron Skylla-TG GMDSS Battery Charger
The Victron Skylla-TG GMDSS is a 24Vdc battery charger and power supply built for Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) installations. A standard charger needs additional equipment to carry out the monitoring and alarm functions GMDSS requires. The GMDSS version provides that data itself, so a single unit charges the battery, powe...
Read MoreThe Victron Skylla-TG GMDSS is a 24Vdc battery charger and power supply built for Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) installations. A standard charger needs additional equipment to carry out the monitoring and alarm functions GMDSS requires. The GMDSS version provides that data itself, so a single unit charges the battery, powers the GMDSS equipment and supplies the monitoring and alarm information the system needs.
Both the battery and the GMDSS equipment connect directly to the charger, with the GMDSS positive taken directly from the battery. A standard eight-wire UTP cable links the charger to the VE.Net GMDSS panel, which displays DC voltage, battery amps, consumed amp-hours and time to go, along with DC high/low voltage and charger failure alarms.
The system is click and go. Panels come pre-programmed for GMDSS functionality, alarm settings are pre-set, and a simple menu allows changes if required. A built-in battery controller fully monitors battery capacity, so the panel can show the remaining time to go during a power supply blackout.
The Skylla-TG GMDSS suits vessels that need a monitored battery supply behind their distress and safety communications equipment. It meets IEC 60945 for maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment, and its charge voltage can be precisely adjusted to suit VRLA or flooded battery systems.
The series covers two models, the 24/30 GMDSS and 24/50 GMDSS, so charge current can be matched to the battery bank. The VE.Net GMDSS panel and UTP cable are ordered separately, and Powerbox Australia provides local engineering support for model selection.
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Features
- GMDSS Monitoring & Alarms: Supplies the DC voltage, battery amps, time to go, amp-hours, DC high/low voltage and charger failure alarm data GMDSS installations require, displayed on the separately ordered VE.Net GMDSS panel.
- Pre-Programmed, Click and Go: Panels come pre-programmed for GMDSS, with pre-set alarms that can be reprogrammed through a simple menu if required.
- Battery Time to Go: A built-in battery controller fully monitors battery capacity, so the panel can indicate time to go during a power supply blackout.
- Simple Installation: The battery and GMDSS equipment connect directly to the charger, and a standard eight-wire UTP cable links it to the panel.
- Adjustable Charging for VRLA or Flooded Batteries: A three-step IUoUo characteristic, with charge voltage that can be precisely adjusted to suit any VRLA or flooded battery system.
- Charger and Power Supply in One: Charges the battery and can also be used as a power supply for GMDSS equipment.
- Temperature Sensing and Protection: A temperature sensor is fitted, with protection against output short circuit, battery reverse polarity, high battery voltage and over-temperature.
Specifications
| Skylla-TG GMDSS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | 24/30 GMDSS | 24/50 GMDSS |
| Input voltage (Vac) | 120 / 230 | |
| Input voltage range (Vac) | 90–265 | |
| Frequency (Hz) | 45–65 | |
| Power factor | 1 | |
| Charge voltage 'absorption' (Vdc) | 28.5 | |
| Charge voltage 'float' (Vdc) | 26.5 | |
| Charge current (A) | 30 (limited to 22A at 110Vac) | 50 |
| Charge characteristic | IUoUo (three step) | |
| Temperature sensor | √ | |
| Can be used as power supply | √ | |
| Forced cooling | √ | |
| Protection(1) | a, b, c, d | |
| Operating temp. range | -40 to +50°C (-40 to +122°F) | |
| Humidity (non-condensing) | max 95% | |
| (1) Protection key: a) Output short circuit b) Battery reverse polarity detection c) Battery voltage too high d) Temperature too high | ||
| ENCLOSURE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | 24/30 GMDSS | 24/50 GMDSS |
| Material & Colour | Aluminium (blue RAL 5012) | |
| Battery connection | Two 1.5m cables | |
| GMDSS connection | One 1.5m cable (+ to be taken directly from the battery) | |
| 230Vac connection | Three-wire 2.5mm² cable, length: 2m | |
| Protection category | IP21 | |
| Weight kg (lbs) | 6 (13) | |
| Dimensions hxwxd in mm (hxwxd in inches) | 485x250x147 (19.1x9.9x5.8) | |
| ACCESSORIES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | 24/30 GMDSS | 24/50 GMDSS |
| VE.Net GMDSS panel | To be ordered separately | |
| UTP cable | To be ordered separately | |
| STANDARDS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | 24/30 GMDSS | 24/50 GMDSS |
| Safety | EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29 | |
| Emission Immunity | EN 55014-1, EN 61000-3-2 | |
| Immunity | EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-3 | |
| Maritime Nav. & Radiocomm. | IEC 60945 | |
Selection Table
| MODEL DESCRIPTION | BATTERY VOLTAGE | CHARGE CURRENT | INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skylla-TG 24/30 GMDSS | 24Vdc | 30A (22A at 110Vac) | 90–265Vac |
| Skylla-TG 24/50 GMDSS | 24Vdc | 50A | 90–265Vac |
Warranty & Returns
Warranty periods vary by product. Please refer to the Powerbox Warranty Policy for the applicable coverage period against manufacturing defects from date of purchase. For returns and RMA requests, please visit our RMA support page or contact our support team directly.
Accessories
- VE.Bus and VE.Can communication cable
- For Digital Multi Control, Inverter Control, MK3-USB and GX devices
- Standard RJ45 plugs at both ends
- CE marked with RoHS conformity
- Remote display and alarm panel for Skylla-TG GMDSS chargers
- Battery voltage, current, state of charge and time-to-go readout
- Audible alarm plus potential-free alarm relay
- Powered via VE.Net UTP cable, up to 25m
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